Posted 7 days ago
Building Science Engineer
@ Stantec
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Stantec is hiring a Building Science Engineer to work on several building projects at once, including envelope assessments, design documents, construction review and field testing. The role mixes site visits with office work and requires a degree, 3+ years of experience and a Professional Engineer registration or working toward it.
Responsibilities:
- Perform building envelope assessments and prepare reports
- Develop design documents for repair projects
- Assist with construction contract administration and site visits
- Attend client and contractor meetings and document discussions
- Assist with field testing such as air and water leakage
Requirements summary:
- Degree in engineering, construction management or architecture
- 3+ years of related experience
- Registered Professional Engineer or pursuing registration
- General knowledge of building science or envelope components
- Valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-30
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Construction site, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Professional Engineer |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Tuition support, Stock or equity, Wellness |
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Stantec
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Full company description
Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before. We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more. Today’s communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that we do—from our project teams and industry colleagues to our clients and the people our work impacts. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN. Recruitment fraud notice: All legitimate Stantec career opportunities are posted exclusively at www.stantec.jobs and candidate applications and employment offers are managed through our secure applicant tracking system. Stantec will only contact candidates using official email addresses ending in @stantec.com and does not send job offers as email attachments. Stantec never requests application fees and money transfers in the recruitment process or banking information via email. We also do not send payments for the purchase of office supplies or equipment. Any communication offering employment outside of our official recruitment process should be considered fraudulent.
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- Reported office locations
- 10160-112 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2L6, CA
- Other recorded names
- Stantec
- Specialties
- consulting
- planning
- architecture
- engineering
- environmental
- interior design
- landscape
- surveying
- and project management
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Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before. We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Business Consulting and Services |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | consultingplanningarchitectureengineeringenvironmentalinterior designlandscapesurveyingand project management |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 587 |
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Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.
Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.
Join us and design your place with Stantec.
Your Opportunity
A Building Science Engineer works in a team environment on several projects concurrently. Typical projects could include: The review of new and existing buildings, development of design documents for repair, construction review, and specialty testing. The role requires technical knowledge of buildings and effective communication with clients and contractors. The role has a mixture of time on site and in the office.
What we’re looking for
You’re motivated, creative, client-oriented and interested in working with a team of technical experts who deliver value through building science consulting services. You’re looking for your ideas to be valued, learn new skills and impact the communities you live and work in.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Assist in project management and coordination
- Perform building envelope assessments to develop reports or studies
- Development of design documents
- Assist with Construction Contract Administration in Building Envelope and Structural Rehabilitation projects
- Perform site visits to periodically observe construction for conformance with contract documents, and, issues site visit reports
- Attend meetings with clients, constructors and other design professionals, and, document discussions
- Assist with performance of field testing (e.g. water leakage, air leakage, thermography, etc.)
- Assist in preparing proposals and establishing financial budgets
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- General knowledge of Building Science principles or Building Envelope components
- Organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks on multiple projects
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Strong customer service commitment
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Professional attitude
- Commitment to succeed
- Persistence
- Strong work ethic
- Valid Driver's license and access to a vehicle
Education and Experience
- Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field
- 3+ years of experience in related field
- A Registered Professional Engineer or pursuing registration.
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may require travel and include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.
Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.
Join us and design your place with Stantec.
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